A loving mother and wife, Terry was a talented home decorator and remodeler. She was also a world traveler, boat captain, ordained minister at Peace Community Church, a member of the Inner Peace Movement and a member of Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians.

She is preceded in death by her parents: Alphonse and Agnes Mastaw; siblings: Charles Mastaw, William Mastaw, Geneva Smith, Mary Cathrine Mastaw and Carol Mastaw; grandson, Jason; and step-daughter, Sandra Barr.

The celebration of Terry’s well lived life begins on Thursday Nov. 15, 2012 at the Niigaanaagiizhik Ceremonial Building. Visitation and the welcoming ceremony begin at 6 p.m. lasting through Saturday November 17. Brother John Hascall will celebrate a Funeral Mass at Niigaanaagiizhik Ceremonial Building Saturday at 11 a.m. In keeping with Terry’s wishes, cremation will follow. Memorial contributions to the Hospice House Hiland Cottage, One Hiland Drive, Petoskey, MI 49770 would be appreciated. Clark Bailey Newhouse Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Sister Theresa Desrochers, CSJ

Sister Theresa (aka Sister Honora Marie) Desrochers, CSJ, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012 at the age of 82. A funeral mass was celebrated on Oct. 23, 2012, at the Nazareth Living Center, St. Louis, Mo.

Sister Theresa was born in Rudyard on Sept. 26, 1930. She entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in 1948 and professed her final vows on Aug. 15, 1956. Sister Theresa earned a bachelor's degree in elementary education from Fontbonne College in St. Louis and a master's degree in elementary administration from St. Xavier College in Chicago.

Sister Theresa served as a teacher at Holy Guardian Angels GS in St. Louis, Mo., All Saints GS in University City, Mo., St. Thomas of Aquin GS in St. Louis, Mo., St. Mary and Joseph GS in St. Louis, Mo., Little Flower GS in Mobile, Ala., and St. Adalbert GS in St. Louis, Mo. She served as teacher and principal at Notre Dame GS in Wellston, Mo., St. Thomas Apostle GS in Florissant, Mo., St. Anthony of Padua GS in St. Louis, Mo., and St. Patrick GS in St. Louis, Mo. She served as assistant treasurer of the Nazareth Convent in St. Louis, Mo., payroll/bookkeeper at the Nazareth Living Center in St. Louis, Mo., and as a volunteer community life bookkeeper at the Nazareth Living Center.

Sister Theresa was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd and Honora (Hayden) Desrochers of Rudyard; two brothers, Leo Desrochers and James Desrochers; and three sisters: Evelyn Desrochers Trumbley, Rose Desrochers Savoie and Honora Desrochers.

Survivors include the sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, one sister, Margaret Desrochers Price and one brother/sister-in-law, Raymond and Mary Desrochers. She was a dear aunt, great aunt, great-great aunt, cousin, friend and sister in Christ.

Memorial remembrances may be sent to Sisters of St. Joseph Retirement Fund, 6400 Minnesota Ave. St. Louis, MO 63111.